How far is Rogers, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Rogers, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.08 mi
04h 24m
Flight
216.57 mi
348.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.57 mi
Kilometers
348.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.08 mi
Kilometers
405.69 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Rogers
132.4 mi
02h 12m
To Corpus Christi
119.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rogers and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    12 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mesquite Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Mesquite Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Alvin Alley Street

    6.8 mi · 9 min · South Alvin Alley Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2268

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2268

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on North Dalton Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on TX 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95

  9. 9

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    8.1 mi · 10 min · North Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chandler Road

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Chandler Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward TX 130 Toll South: Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville

    2421 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on TX 130 Toll South: Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville

    2833 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    49 mi · 45 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  18. 18

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  28. 28

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogers and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 22%
Pickle Parkway
49 mi · 19%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 16%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 10%
US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 6%
Chandler Road
10.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

51.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
02h 12m from Rogers
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogers to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Rogers and 119.7 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nixon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixon.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 216.57 mi (348.54 km).

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#1 Rogers

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates30.9315700, -97.2266600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.226638, 30.931648)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.67 L · about $33.60
Round trip
$67.19
17.78 gal · 67.34 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.60 $67.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.80 $75.60
Premium $4.59 $40.81 $81.63
Diesel $3.99 $35.50 $71.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Corpus Christi. The current time is 08:56:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.